Definition

In a way that is not pure or modest, often referring to sexual behavior.

Example

She spoke unchastely about her past relationships.

Conversation

Did you hear about the movie that portrays love in an unchastely way?

Yeah, I saw the trailer, and it looks pretty controversial.

I wonder if it will get a lot of backlash for its unchastely scenes.

Probably, but some people might just see it as art.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unchastely → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "chaste" (from Latin "castus", meaning pure or morally clean) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "unchastely" means in a manner that is not pure or morally clean.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'pure' ('chaste') to remember that 'unchastely' describes behavior that is not pure or morally clean.

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